Something To Look Forward To This Winter

Big Star's dining room. (Photo: Grant Kessler)


"Overheard" on Twitter:

Bradley Bolt (owner/Bar DeVille): "Big Star with an enclosed patio for the winter? Genius and it'll pay for itself in no time."

If you thought biz would slow down during the winter at the Wicker Park taco shop, think again!

Calling All Carnivores!

Andy Nelson, an alum from Coobah, Cyrano's Bistro, The Whiskey Bar and The Adventurers Club, is now executive chef at Ole Hardwood.

The South Loop gastropub and BBQ joint has a soft-opening Thursday, according to an Ultimate Insider close to the chef.

If that's not enough meat for you, Park Grill is debuting its first-ever Steak Week, happening Oct. 25-31.